Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#365

365. Return, O wanderer, return

1 Return, O wanderer, return,
And seek an injured Father's face;
Those warm desires that in thee burn
Were kindled by reclaiming grace.

2 Return, O wanderer, return,
And seek a Father's melting heart;
His pitying eyes thy grief discern,
Whose hand can heal thy inward smart.

3 Return, O wanderer, return;
Thy Saviour bids thy spirit live;
Go to His bleeding feet, and learn
How freely Jesus can forgive.

4 Return, O wanderer, return,
And wipe away the falling tear;
'Tis God who says, "No longer mourn,"
'Tis mercy's voice invites thee near.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Return, O wanderer, return
• Author: William B. Collyer (1812)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Accepted Time; Gospel Call

Tune Information

• Name: ROSEDALE
• Composer: George F. Root
• Meter: L. M.